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Tax reform calculator launched in Guernsey
P&R creates a tax reform calculator for households to see how proposals could affect them.
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Iran strikes halt Qatar LNG output, shaking global energy markets
QatarEnergy said the attack hit its liquefied natural gas facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City.
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How Iran chooses its supreme leader, and who could be next?
Ayatollah Khamenei's death following the joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes has compelled country's leadership to confront the task of selecting a new supreme leader.
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Wall Street joins global sell-off as Iran war drives up oil and gas prices – business live
US-Israel war with Iran hits shares in travel companies, and the pound, although oil producers and weapons makers are rallyingOil prices rise as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of HormuzOver in New Delhi, India and Canada have agreed deals covering critical minerals and uranium supply.The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were announced after talks between India’s prime minister Narendra Modi and Canada’s Mark Carney.“Our ties have seen a new energy, mutual trust, and positivity.”“This is not merely the renewal of a relationship. It is the expansion of a valued partnership with new ambition, focus, and foresight, a partnership between two confident countries charting our own course for the future.” Continue reading...
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Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes
The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.
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Why Novo Nordisk's Ireland expansion is key to fighting off Eli Lilly
Novo Nordisk is investing in a facility in Ireland as it expands its production capacities of the newly launched Wegovy pill, the Danish drugmaker said Monday.
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Travel stocks fall after thousands of flights grounded following Iran strikes
Airlines and some hotel stocks fell after the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliation strikes.
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Anthropic's Claude sees 'elevated errors' as it tops Apple's free apps after Pentagon clash
The app surged to the top free app on Apple's App Store after Anthropic clashed with the Department of Defense over limits for the technology.
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Brewdog bought for £33m by US beverage and cannabis company
Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the Aberdeenshire brewery, the brand and 11 bars for £33m.
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Apple launches lower cost iPhone 17e and a new iPad Air powered by its M4 chip
Apple opens week of product launches with refreshed low-cost iPhone and a faster iPad Air, as it begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.
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UK competition watchdog investigates hotel groups over alleged data sharing
Regulator looks into claim Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott could be sharing ‘competitively sensitive’ information via analytics tool Business live – latest updatesThe UK competition watchdog has opened an investigation into three of the world’s biggest hotel chains – Hilton, InterContinental Hotels (IHG) and Marriott – amid suspicions they could be sharing “competitively sensitive” information with each other.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating allegations that the businesses, which together operate more than 25,000 hotels worldwide, could be sharing information through the data analytics tool STR. CoStar, the real estate data firm that owns STR, is also under investigation. Continue reading...
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UK house prices rise in February as chancellor avoids ‘negative speculation’
Rachel Reeves’s upcoming spring forecast has not led to slowdown, as property tax rumours did in NovemberBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesHouse prices in the UK increased in February, avoiding a repeat of the “negative speculation” that depressed the market before last November’s budget, as Rachel Reeves prepares to present the spring forecast on Tuesday.The average price of a home rose to £273,176 last month, up by 0.3% from the month before, according to Nationwide, the UK’s biggest building society. It matched January’s monthly increase, and was above analysts’ forecasts of a 0.2% gain. The annual growth rate remained steady at 1%. Continue reading...
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The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping
The Middle East conflict has stoked fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors.
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Defense stocks jump as U.S., Iran exchange attacks
The defense sector was a rare bright spot amid a broader market sell-off triggered by fears of a wider regional conflict following U.S. attacks on Iran.
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Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
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Nvidia to invest $4 billion in two photonics companies
Coherent and Lumentum will both receive $2 billion each from the chip giant as part of the strategic investment.
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European stocks fall sharply as conflict grips the Middle East; oil prices jump
European stocks started the new trading week firmly in negative territory.
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U.S. crude oil jumps more than 7% on fears of Iran supply disruption
It is unclear who will ultimately govern Iran, the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC, after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next
The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day with each side pledging escalation.
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Starlink to partner with Deutsche Telekom to launch satellite mobile service in Europe
The service will go live in 2028. It comes as Starlink's owner, SpaceX, gears up for an IPO.
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Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
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Middle East crisis pushes up oil prices – and could drive inflation rises too
Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growthBusiness live – latest updatesUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesThe impact of the deadly and unpredictable conflict in the Middle East on the global economy will be felt most immediately, and keenly, through the rising cost of oil.Prices jumped on Monday, as markets had their first opportunity to digest the weekend’s tit-for-tat attacks. A barrel of Brent crude oil was trading at about $79 (£59) by lunchtime in London, up about $6 or 8.5% on the day. Continue reading...
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Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to come to its aid
Iran's closest allies, Russia and China, have not offered material support to it, exposing the hard limits of its "strategic" partnerships.
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Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80
The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, as Brent Crude hit a new 52-week high on Monday.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
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I’m on the Meta Oversight Board. We need AI protections now | Suzanne Nossel
AI is transforming our world. Accepting independent oversight is the least companies can do to protect our rightsThe speed with which AI is transforming our lives is head-spinning. Unlike previous technological revolutions – radio, nuclear fission or the internet – governments are not leading the way. We know that AI can be dangerous; chatbots advise teens on suicide and may soon be capable of instructing on how to create biological weapons. Yet there is no equivalent to the Federal Drug Administration, testing new models for safety before public release. Unlike in the nuclear industry, companies often don’t have to disclose dangerous breaches or accidents. The tech industry’s lobbying muscle, Washington’s paralyzing polarization, and the sheer complexity of such a potent, fast-moving technology have kept federal regulation at bay. European officials are facing pushback against rules that some claim hobble the continent’s competitiveness. Although several US states are piloting AI laws, they operate in a tentative patchwork and Donald Trump has attempted to render them invalid.Heads of AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini say they care about safety. But owning the future of AI means pouring billions into models that not even their creators fully understand, and making choices like adding ads – and the capabilities that the Pentagon is now seeking from Anthropic – that raise risk. Anthropic, which styles itself as the most conscientious frontier AI company, says its model is trained to “imagine how a thoughtful senior Anthropic employee” would weigh helpfulness against possible harm. The directive echoes criticisms levied years ago over Silicon Valley companies that shaped the lives of users worldwide from insular boardrooms. Consumers don’t believe they are in good hands. Fully 77% of Americans surveyed last year think AI could pose a threat to humanity. Continue reading...
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Why are British estate agents so weird online? | Emma Beddington
Even though my algorithm knows I’m a sucker for outlandish reality TV property shows, it’s now offering me less-than-glamorous copycats trying to flog a buy-to-let in BeaconsfieldI’m not proud to admit that I love property as entertainment, especially smooth-brained “reality” shows in which peptide-plumped, pilates-honed NYC Amazons in towering Louboutins scrap over commission on Upper West Side condos. It’s a world where make-believe sums of money are bandied around, drama is manufactured, people say “I’m super excited” without any part of their preternaturally glossy faces moving and every surface is Carrara marble. I’m never more at peace than when I’m slumped under a crisp-strewn blanket, muttering “that’s hideous” at a $26m (£19m) penthouse.Inevitably, social media cottoned on to my proclivities and now offers me endless real estate content. I appreciate the aspirational stuff: the Modern House (brutalism but make it chic), Inigo (for people with a cornicing kink), and Parisian internet “personality” @ZacharyMaille with his alarming blazers and Eiffel Tower views. And who doesn’t enjoy wondering why castles cost less than Sydenham semis (because they’re riddled with dry rot, haunted, and two hours from the nearest Spar, presumably)? Continue reading...
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Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East
As conflict in the Middle East causes surging oil prices and disrupts the aviation sector, India is coming under pressure.
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Khamenei's death raises questions about Trump's China trip
U.S. President Donald Trump has been scheduled to visit China at the end of March, following tense trade relations with Beijing.
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The digital front: Iran’s internet down for second day amid reports of U.S.-Israel cyberattacks
Iran is facing widespread internet disruptions following the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes over the weekend.
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Asia airline stocks drop while energy shares rise as Iran conflict escalates
Oil futures on Monday jumped by over 8%, with West Texas Intermediate futures and Brent trading at $72.52 and $79.04 per barrel respectively.
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Lack of a clear Iran plan could suck US into a long conflict: ‘Where does this go?’
Fears that decision to strike could be open-ended as Trump comes under pressure to spell out his vision for the countryUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump is under pressure to spell out his vision for Iran amid the ongoing attacks on the country and reports of the first American casualties since the launch of unprovoked US and Israeli military strikes.Trump’s critics are demanding that the White House provide greater clarity about what comes next. Opponents and analysts say the lack of a clear plan outlined so far has created a danger of the US being sucked into a long-lasting conflict of the sort that Trump repeatedly vowed to avoid. Continue reading...
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ScottishPower refuses to believe that my father has died
For months it has been adding to my mother’s distress when all she wanted was feed-in tariff payments go into her accountWhen my father died last year, nearly all the companies we had to notify were kind and empathetic, but not ScottishPower.It had been paying feed-in tariff (Fit) payments for electricity produced from my parents’ solar panels into his account. My parents had bought the panels jointly in 2011, and my mother is named on the certification and was ScottishPower’s main point of contact, so she thought it would be a simple matter for the payments to be switched to her bank account. It was not. Continue reading...
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Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
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Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays
Funding uncertainty is main concern, despite Labour’s pledge to revitalise construction, survey showsBusiness live – latest updatesAlmost two-thirds of senior council officers have said they are seeing construction projects delayed, despite the key role of local authorities in creating the wave of new housing and infrastructure promised by Labour.Before Rachel Reeves’s spring forecast on Tuesday, a survey of senior council officers showed that 40% do not think the local authority they work for is well placed to follow through on its construction plans. Continue reading...
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Rolls-Royce boss ‘open’ to Germany joining UK’s fighter jet project
Tufan Erginbilgiç says decision is for the government but German participation remains a possibilityBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Rolls-Royce has said he would welcome Germany helping to build Britain’s next-generation fighter jet, arguing it would bring in more business for the project.The aircraft, designed to replace the Eurofighter Typhoon, is a joint effort between the UK, Italy and Japan. Rolls-Royce is building the engine for the jet, which has attracted fresh attention as plans for a rival Franco-German warplane edge towards collapse. Continue reading...
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Global week ahead: Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets
Investors will grapple with how to trade the fallout of the U.S. and Israel's joint action in Iran.
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CNBC Daily Open: Markets brace for impact of U.S.-Iran conflict as shockwaves begin to spread
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global crude, could lead to a 1970s-style energy shock.
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Iran after Khamenei: What's next and what it means for the country?
Khamenei assumed power following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, inheriting a revolutionary state still consolidating itself.
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UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.
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OBR a backseat driver with out-of-date maps, thinktanks tell Rachel Reeves
Chancellor urged to reform Office for Budget Responsibility to open way to more public investmentRachel Reeves must reform the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to open the way to more public investment, an alliance of thinktanks has argued ahead of the chancellor’s spring forecast on Tuesday.With Keir Starmer’s government under intense pressure after Labour’s defeat by the Greens in Thursday’s Gorton and Denton byelection, the thinktanks called on Reeves to review the watchdog’s remit. Continue reading...
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U.S.-Israel strikes Iran: What we know as markets brace for turmoil
The Middle East has been thrust into a widening conflict, causing investors to brace for risk-off trades once markets reopen.
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$100 oil? Prolonged Hormuz closure could spark a 1970s-style energy shock
Energy analysts are bracing for a possible oil supply shock after U.S. strikes on Iran reignited fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran may 'lash out harder' as Khamenei's death puts Tehran on a war footing, leaving the world bracing for what's next
Iran's strategic allies Russia and China have made strong diplomatic protests, but analysts say neither is in a position to offer meaningful support.
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Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions
Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demandDatacentre developers are facing pressure to reveal whether their projects will increase the UK’s net greenhouse gas emissions, amid concerns the sites could double national electricity demand.Campaign groups have written to the UK technology secretary, Liz Kendall, warning that the energy required by new AI infrastructure poses a “serious threat to efforts to decarbonise the electricity grid”. Continue reading...
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Waiting on a tariff refund after Trump’s duties were struck down? Don’t bother | Gene Marks
Though the supreme court ruled against the levies, businesses hit hard by the tariffs shouldn’t hold their breath for any rebatesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxNow that the supreme court has found that the Donald Trump exceeded his authority to levy tariffs, the big question for many businesses – particularly small businesses who were so hard hit by these tariffs – is are they able to get their money back?Don’t hold your breath. When it comes to tariffs, Trump still has many more tricks up his sleeve. Continue reading...
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What is the strait of Hormuz and why is it crucial for oil supplies?
Effective closure of the narrow waterway could spell trouble for many developed economies US-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesThe US-Israeli war on Iran has ignited fears that escalating military aggression in the Middle East could send oil prices soaring, push up prices at the pump and drive a global economic downturn.The US began “major combat operations” in Iran on Saturday morning, shortly after Israel launched a strike against Tehran. Within hours of the US-Israeli strikes, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly warned tankers in the strait of Hormuz that no ship would be allowed to pass through the world’s most critical oil trade route. Continue reading...
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Boring or bust: Reeves aims to project calm competence in spring forecast
After 18 months of policy U-turns and political turmoil we are told not to expect any last-minute policy rabbitsPoliticians tend to hate being boring but Rachel Reeves will be delighted if Tuesday’s spring forecast is judged by voters and financial markets to be reassuringly dull.After Labour’s catastrophic Gorton and Denton byelection result, the chancellor’s future, along with that of the prime minister, is on the line, as backbench MPs fret about the party’s electoral prospects. Continue reading...
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Trump’s Iran strikes accelerate the world’s drift from dollar dominance | Heather Stewart
Aggression feeds a sense that the US is operating outside global norms and helps to fuel a more complex currency outlookWhat the US-Israeli attacks on Iran mean for oil pricesDonald Trump’s attack on Iran, with its puerile Pentagon nametag Operation Epic Fury, is another show of violent force from a bullish administration.Aside from unleashing fresh instability across the Middle East, the strikes add to the sense of a US operating with little regard for international law or global norms – as with Trump’s on-off tariff regime, and the attack on Venezuela. Continue reading...
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Young fashion fans help UK charity shops thrive on struggling UK high streets
Sales beat wider retail sector last year thanks to customers inspired by websites such as Vinted, industry body saysYoung people inspired by secondhand fashion websites such as Vinted and Depop are helping charity shops thrive despite rising energy and employment costs.Save the Children’s retail sales rose 3% last year, helped by a surge in December when the charity rang up 11% more than the same month a year before, raising more than £1m for its causes. Continue reading...
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A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.
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Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.
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Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families
Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.
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AI-resistant ‘halo’ stocks drive UK and EU markets to record highs
Investors shifting to ‘heavy-asset, low-obsolescence’ companies insulated from disruption, says Goldman SachsInvestors have a new mantra as they prepare for AI to shake up the global economy – the Halo trade.Interest in Halo – short for “heavy assets, low obsolescence” - has risen as investors seek out companies with tangible, productive assets, which might be insulated from AI disruption, such as energy and transport infrastructure companies. Continue reading...
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Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests
Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidenceEnvironment Agency (EA) staff have downgraded thousands of serious pollution incidents by water companies in England without visiting to investigate, data unearthed by freedom of information (FoI) requests suggests.The figures were obtained by Robert Forrester, a whistleblower who left the agency in January and has spent nine years shining a light on the state of the water industry. His identity was revealed in the Channel 4 docudrama Dirty Business this week, and he has vowed to carry on fighting to expose the truth. Continue reading...
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‘Cleaning Superstore’: warning over missed delivery text scam on WhatsApp
The text mimics a common fraud, but differs in that criminals appear to have hacked a genuine business accountJohn the delivery driver has tried to drop off something at your home from a company called Cleaning Superstore but you missed him, according to the message you have received via WhatsApp.Although you cannot remember buying anything from the company, the text appears to have come from a legitimate WhatsApp account so you try to rearrange delivery by clicking the link provided. Continue reading...
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How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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Airlines cancel hundreds of flights after U.S., Israeli attacks on Iran
Airlines canceled more than 1,800 flights in and out of Middle East countries on Saturday, according to aviation data firm Cirium.
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OpenAI to work with Pentagon after Anthropic dropped by Trump over company’s ethics concerns
CEO Sam Altman claims military will not use AI product for autonomous killing systems or mass surveillanceOpenAI said it had struck a deal with the Pentagon to supply AI to classified US military networks, hours after Donald Trump ordered the government to stop using the services of one of the company’s main competitors.Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, announced the move on Friday night. It came after an agreement between Anthropic, a rival AI company that runs the Claude system, and the Trump administration broke down after Anthropic sought assurances its technology would not be used for mass surveillance – nor for autonomous weapons systems that can kill people without human input. Continue reading...
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Xiaomi launches flagship smartphone as memory price surge threatens sales
The Xiaomi 17 starts at 999 euros ($1,179) while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros, with the device priced the same as its predecessor.
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‘A temple of food’: London’s grande dame Simpson’s in the Strand rises again
As the storied London dining room reopens on its bicentenary, restaurateur Jeremy King honours its heritage while restoring a faded iconSimpson’s in the Strand was the sort of London institution where nothing changed without very good reason. Founded in 1828 as a coffee and chess club, the restaurant introduced wheeled silver trolleys so waiters could dispense roast beef and gravy without disturbing the players’ concentration, and kept them long after the chessboards had gone. In the 1860s, to emphasise its focus on British food, Simpson’s rejected the French word “menu” in favour of “bill of fare”, and so it would remain.Ornate, self-consciously stately and a bit stuffy, it was as English as Charles Dickens, PG Wodehouse and Winston Churchill – all of whom, perhaps unsurprisingly, were devoted patrons. Wodehouse described Simpson’s as “a restful temple of food” where, as one of his characters observed, diners were “at liberty to eat till you were helpless, if you felt so disposed”. Not all diners, however: women were barred from the main dining room until 1984. Continue reading...
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Square Mile strikes back: how the City of London is fighting disinformation about crime
Panic about antisocial behaviour and theft has broken through from social media to boardrooms and diplomatic circles“Just visit London and you’ll see that it’s filled with crime,” the tech billionaire Elon Musk said as he was beamed into Tommy Robinson’s far-right rally in the UK capital last September.The comments by the SpaceX and Tesla boss, part of a roving speech that was later condemned by the UK government, added to a growing wave of anti-London disinformation that has spread in recent months. That includes Donald Trump’s notorious comments of London “no-go zones” and Nigel Farage’s warnings against wearing jewellery after 9pm in the West End. Continue reading...
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Decision to allow UK exports to Armenian firm under review over Russian links
Cygnet Texkimp was approved to export machines to Rydena, but ministers examining deal after Guardian highlighted founders’ links to Kremlin military supply chainMinisters are reviewing a decision to allow a British company to export hi-tech equipment to Armenia after the Guardian uncovered links to the Russian military supply chain.Cygnet Texkimp, based in Cheshire, was weeks away from exporting two machines that produce carbon fibre “prepreg”, a lightweight material that can be used in a range of civil and military applications. Continue reading...
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Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.
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Poisoned chalice? The BBC’s struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie
As the director general prepares to stand down, potential candidates have fallen away amid a series of crisesThere is an impressive shortlist circulating in Britain’s media circles, comprising some of the most talented executives in the business. Unfortunately for the BBC, it contains the names of figures no longer in the running to become its next director general.Those closely observing the corporation’s search for a successor to Tim Davie have been quick to note how the events of the past week help explain the alarming attrition rate. Continue reading...
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Premium bonds: odds of a win to get worse from April
Likelihood of winning to decrease after NS&I cut the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizesThere was some bad news this week for Britain’s 22 million-strong army of premium bond holders: the odds of winning a prize are to get worse.National Savings and Investments (NS&I) says it is cutting the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes from 3.6% to 3.3% a year with effect from April’s draw. Continue reading...
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Harrods faces legal action over £1-a-head dining charge not going to staff
Case brought by 29 workers and backed by UVW union seen as test case that could lead to changes at other restaurantsHarrods is facing legal action over its addition of a £1-a-head cover charge to diners’ bills that does not go to workers, in a test case that could lead to changes at a string of upmarket restaurants.Legislation, which came into force in October 2024, requires business owners to hand over all tips and service charges to staff. Some restaurants, including those at Harrods, add a mandatory cover charge as well as an optional service charge and only pass on the latter to their workers. Continue reading...
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‘I charge my adult kids £300 a month to live with me’: how families share costs
As high rents push more adult children back to the family nest, it is vital to have a conversation about who pays whatWhen her 27-year- old son and 24-year-old daughter moved back home, Tricia Carter decided to ask them to pay rent. The 63-year-old, who lives in south London, charges them £300 each a month to cover bills including electricity and groceries.She has a comfortable income, but their contributions help to keep the books balanced. The money is also a way to make her children aware of the financial burden of living somewhere, she says. Continue reading...
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‘I live in constant fear’: surge in giant sinkholes threatens Turkey’s farmers
Falling groundwater, extreme heat and water-intensive farming are accelerating land collapse, forcing a rethink in agricultural practicesFatih Å?ık was drinking tea with friends at home when he heard a rumbling sound outside that grew to a loud boom, like a volcano had erupted nearby. From the window, he saw water and mud shoot into the sky, as high as the tallest trees, less than 100 metres away.The 47-year-old knew what it was, because it is common in Karapınar, Konya, a vast agricultural province known as Turkeyâ??s breadbasket. A giant sinkhole had opened up on his land. Fifty metres wide and 40 metres deep, it had appeared almost a year to the day after a previous one had formed. It was August â?? the hottest month of the year. Continue reading...
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The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.
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Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.
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What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
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Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
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Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
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Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
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SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April
It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.
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Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop
Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.
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Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.
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How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?
What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.
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Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.
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'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial
The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.
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Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
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‘More exploitation, fewer rights’: Argentina braces for sweeping overhaul of labor laws
Javier Milei’s boosters say law will revive employment, but critics decry cuts to severance and longer working hoursArgentina’s senate is poised to approve a sweeping overhaul of labour laws aimed at weakening trade unions and lowering labour costs for businesses.The government of the self-styled “anarcho-capitalist” president, Javier Milei, says the initiative will help revive formal employment, after 290,600 registered jobs were lost between December 2023, when he took office, and November 2025. Continue reading...
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Homes a short walk from the sea in England and Scotland – in pictures
From a former fisher’s cottage a stone’s throw from the water, to a majestic Arts and Crafts house near a path to the beach Continue reading...
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Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
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Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."
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Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
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Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'
The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.
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Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails
The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.
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'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.
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Walmart to pay $100m over claims it misled drivers over pay
The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.
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Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
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Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire? – podcast
As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing a headache the government was not anticipating. Why did they overlook this and what changes could be made?Archive: ITV news, BBC Continue reading...
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World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says markets ‘got it wrong’ on AI threat to software companies
Investors had grown weary that the massive run-up in spending on AI hardware might not be sustainable, stoking fears of a bubble building in the sector.
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David Davis takes 'unusual step' of thanking Guardian for coverage of dual nationals – video
A Home Office minister, Mike Tapp, has rejected claims that the government failed to adequately communicate new border rules that could see British dual nationals barred from boarding flights to the UK. The former Conservative cabinet minister David Davis said three of his constituents only became aware of the changes through reporting by the Guardian and the BBC. Under the new rules, British dual nationals must present either a valid or expired British passport, or a £589 certificate of entitlement, to prove their right of abode before boarding a plane, ferry or train to the UKHome Office denies ‘absurd’ criticism over rule change that may leave dual nationals strandedUK politics live – latest updates Continue reading...
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Keen bosses, strange mistakes and a looming threat: workers on training AI to do their jobs
Some say the technology is devaluing their work, while others reckon it is not yet – and might never be – good enough to replace them entirelyWorkers grappling with the rapid growth of artificial intelligence have said they feel “devalued” by the technology and warned of a downward trajectory in the quality of work.Recent analysis by the International Monetary Fund found AI would affect about 40% of jobs around the world. Its head, Kristalina Georgieva, has said: “This is like a tsunami hitting the labour market.” Continue reading...
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‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall
A new mini power station and lithium extraction facility near Redruth are set to bolster green energy and create jobsJust outside the perimeter fence stand the hulking remains of grand stone engine houses, a testament to Cornwall’s proud tin and copper mining history.But inside is a shiny new mini power station and lithium extraction plant that is once again accessing rich underground resources in the far south-west of Britain. Continue reading...
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The secret life of a waitress: my nine nightmare diners – from flirts to complainers
Are influencers really the biggest problem facing waiting staff? Not compared with the customer who demanded I pick up her dog’s poo ...Influencers have had a bad time of it at restaurants recently. There they are, just trying to record a quick video and take a few pictures of their lunch, and restaurateur Jeremy King (of the Ivy and the Wolseley in London) goes and writes an article saying they’re ruining the dining experience of “bona fide guests” – something he says staff are “desperately trying to stop”. I’ve read pieces calling TikTok the end of the London restaurant scene. Friends’ parents have even said they would get up and leave if they were sitting next to anyone filming their meal.This surprises me. I have worked as a waitress in restaurants for more than five years, a job I love, and the joys of which most often come from the customers I serve. Of course, for every 10 great customers, you’re bound to get one that’s not so great – I’ve come across my fair share of those. Continue reading...
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Can degrowth save the climate? – podcast
Since the 1960s, global GDP has been rapidly rising and living standards have reached record highs. But something else has been rocketing up too – carbon emissions. For years, scientists and economists have been asking: is it possible to grow without heating and polluting the Earth? And as the climate becomes more unstable, the issue is only becoming more urgent. Madeleine Finlay hears from two economists arguing for a change in how we measure a country’s success. Nick Stern is professor of economics and government at the London School of Economics and an advocate of green growth, an approach to growth that prioritises green industry. Jason Hickel is a political economist and professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona who advocates degrowth, shrinking parts of the economy that do not advance our social and ecological goals.Catch up with all the pieces in the Beyond Growth seriesSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...
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The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
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Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.
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The ‘golden age of America’? Trump delivers the State of the Union address – podcast
Donald Trump made history again on Tuesday evening, delivering the longest State of the Union address on record. But while the president declared the ‘golden age of America’, many Democrats boycotted the event, telling the country Republicans are ‘making your life harder’.The Guardian’s Jenna Amatulli talks to Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramírez about Trump’s claims, the Democrats’ rebuttal, and how the speech will land with a divided nation Continue reading...
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Register now: Applications open for the World's Top Fintech Companies 2026
CNBC and Statista chart the top fintech players from around the world, ranging from startups to Big Tech names.
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Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
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Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
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When the retail staff can't help you
This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.
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How do you modernise mango farming?
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
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The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
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Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
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Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
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The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
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Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
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Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
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How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.
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Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
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The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
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